Speaking during question period in Canada’s House of Commons on Thursday, Conservative MP Jake Stewart accused the Liberal government of allowing a “catch and release” bail system that has become a “revolving door.” Justice minister David Lametti responded by saying that the federal government has been working with provincial and territorial counterparts to find “lasting” solutions for enforcement.
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